A circular badge
and cuff title identify the man as a member of the staff of Allgemeine SS Oberabschnitt (district) Südwest (Southwest)
the impressed naming on the edge obscured but the service number "1477" legible
surmounted by an unusual and highly detailed imperial crown with delicate enameled red details
Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Grand Cross Star, By Wagner, C.1900 Buy Now A circular badgeInstituted by King Wilhelm I on January 18, 1861. Type II (1867 1918). Civil Division. In Silver, an eight point star featuring clusters of smooth rays, the central medallion in Gold presents a large central crown, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed GOT MIT UNS (God by with us) ringed with a thin Gold exterior, the reverse bears a single pin assembly, marked W (for Wagner, Berlin) below the catch at 6 oclock, measures 91mm (w) x 91. 5mm (h),